Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough (Print version)

Creamy cottage cheese and chocolate chip dip, ideal for pairing with fresh fruit or crackers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dip Base

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
03 - 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup almond flour or oat flour
07 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips

→ For Serving

08 - 2 cups mixed fresh fruit, including strawberries, apple slices, banana, and grapes

# Directions:

01 - Add cottage cheese to a food processor or high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the blended cottage cheese. Blend until well combined.
03 - Add almond flour and pulse until fully incorporated and the mixture achieves a cookie dough texture.
04 - Transfer the dip to a medium bowl and stir in mini chocolate chips using a spatula.
05 - Serve immediately with fresh fruit or chill for 30 minutes for a firmer texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
  • Packed with protein from cottage cheese, making it a nutritious snack or dessert
  • Tastes like indulgent cookie dough but with wholesome ingredients
  • Perfect for dipping fresh fruit, crackers, or pretzels
  • Easily customizable with your favorite nut butters and add-ins
  • Great for parties, meal prep, or a quick sweet fix
02 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the richest, creamiest texture
  • Blend the cottage cheese completely smooth before adding other ingredients
  • Chill the dip for 30 minutes to enhance the cookie dough texture
  • Toast the almond flour lightly beforehand for deeper flavor
  • Always verify ingredient labels for allergen safety, especially with chocolate chips and nut butters
  • Double the recipe for parties—it disappears fast
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